Early Day Motions

150th Anniversary of Bo’ness Public School

That this House congratulates Bo’ness Public School on its 150th anniversary, marking a century and a half of education, community, and opportunity; celebrates the generations of students inspired by the school since founding in 1875; welcomes the community concerts at Bo’ness Parish Church as an ex

West London Orbital

That this House supports the proposed West London Orbital (WLO) as a shovel-ready, low-carbon rail scheme that would deliver a high-value new connection across west London; notes that it requires no major tunnelling or land acquisition and aligns with the Government’s national renewal agenda; recogn

Nettlebed Community School

That this House applauds the imagination and concern for the world shown by the children of Nettlebed Community School during their participation in UK Parliament Week, when they shared their suggestions for how society can be kinder and more sustainable; notes their calls to protect the environment

Reopening of The Bayford Inn in Wincanton

That this House celebrates the re-opening of The Bayford Inn in Wincanton, formerly known as The Unicorn Inn; notes that the pub was saved from permanent closure owing to the generosity of over 70 residents from Bayford, who secured the pub at auction, with The Bayford Inn Benefits Society Limited,

Reports of funding for performance poetry workshops in Colombian prisons

That this House expresses serious concern at reports in The Telegraph that the British Council, a charity receiving £162.5 million in overseas development aid from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office this year, is using public funds to run performance poetry workshops in Colombian priso

Reports of UK funding of Ethiopian tax collectors

That this House notes with deep concern recent reports in The Telegraph that £20 million of British taxpayers’ money has been used to train tax collectors in Ethiopia; expresses its dismay that such funding was approved; and urges the Government to undertake an urgent review of all overseas funding

The Fixy Project wins Green Apple Environmental Award

That this House congratulates The Fixy Project, a local Somerset initiative promoting reuse, repair and recycling of electronic devices, on winning the International Green Apple Environment Award; notes that The Fixy Project, which was launched in 2022 by Resource Futures and Somerset Council, has s

Lisa Petrie's response to her son's fatal stabbing

That this House welcomes the tireless work of Lisa Petrie in fundraising for and distributing bleed kits following the fatal stabbing of her son John in September this year; understands that bleed kits are specifically designed to handle life threatening bleeding from an injury or attack; and agrees

Palestine Action hunger strike

That this House expresses its extreme concern that six prisoners associated with Palestine Action have felt that they had no other recourse to protest against their prison conditions but to launch a hunger strike; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene urgently to ensure thei

Gig economy and illegal workers

That this House notes with serious concern that the gig economy has become a magnet for organised crime and illegal workers, creating significant risks to public safety and lawful employment, particularly as seasonal demand increases; further notes that enforcement in this area remains shockingly lo

National debt

That this House notes with alarm the report by the Office for National Statistics that public sector net debt rose to 94.5 per cent of GDP in October 2025; and calls on the Government to urgently produce a report on how it intends to return the level of public sector net debt to the pre-financial cr

Freezing tax thresholds

That this House notes with concern reports by the Taxpayers' Alliance that the freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds, if extended to 2029-30, will result in those on a median income paying £2,310 more in taxes compared to if thresholds had not been frozen in 2021-22 and if the secon

Gold awards for Nonsuch Park in South & South East in Bloom 2025

That this House congratulates Nonsuch Park on winning both the Heritage Park of the Year and Large Conservation Area gold awards in the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards; notes that the site, once home to King Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace begun in 1538, now serves as a vital country park of anc

Escalating human rights violations in Balochistan

That this House is alarmed by the recent reports of escalating human rights violations in Balochistan including reports of the drone strike in Zehri, District Khuzdar, on 5 October 2025 in which six civilians, including four children, were killed; is concerned by the reports of enforced disappearanc

Marjorie Bahhaj

That this House wishes to place on record its gratitude to Marjorie Bahhaj for devoting her life to the service of others both as a caring and professional midwife and as a campaigner for the human rights, safety and security of people the world over but in particular the Palestinian families in Gaz

Repression following the Iran-Israel war

That this House condemns the new and brutal wave of widespread repression that the Iranian Islamic Republic has initiated following the 12-day Iran-Israel war; is alarmed that the regime has intensified arrests, executions and escalated the systemic violence used to suppress social and political opp

Newbury Racecourse and the Racecourse Association Showcase Awards

That this House congratulates Newbury Racecourse on being crowned Champion Groundstaff Team for 2025 and winning the Racing Post Readers’ Award at the 14th annual RCA showcase awards; recognises that these honours reflect the dedication and excellence of the Newbury Racecourse team; notes that Briti

Surrey Youth Focus

That this House expresses regret at the announcement that Surrey Youth Focus will close at the end of 2025; recognises their important work since 2011, bringing charities, children’s and youth organisations, and the public sector together and supporting them to improve the lives of children, young p

Borestane Explorers’ participation in UK Parliament Week and the Scout Manifesto

That this House congratulates Borestane Explorers on their enthusiastic participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising their commitment to civic engagement and democratic education; notes that they used the event to promote the Scout Manifesto, particularly the focus on volunteering, community ser

50th anniversary of Centra Store Cloughey

That this House celebrates 50 years of the Centra Store in Cloughey, which is run by Conor and Dean Watson, who have a long history of community retailing; notes that the brothers own two Centra stores down the Ards Peninsula in the constituency and have been supporting the business from their teena

International Day of People with Disabilities

That this House recognises the importance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on 3 December 2025; notes the significant contribution that disabled people make to society across this nation and that that many disabled people still face barriers to employment and health;

Hook-a-Duck Bakery in Galgate, Lancashire

That this House congratulates Galgate resident and Ellel Parish Councillor Jasmine Peach on the opening of her new pop-up business, The Hook-a-Duck Bakery, in the Galgate Community Rooms; recognises Jasmine’s exceptional talent as a baker, reflected in her prize-winning cakes at the annual Galgate G

Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn, BIFA Award 2025

That this House congratulates the Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn on being named Cinema of the Year at the British Independent Film Awards 2025; notes that this accolade recognises the Magic Lantern’s exceptional contribution to independent film and its role as a vital cultural hub for the local commu

Gaelic and Scots recognised as official languages

That this House welcomes the commencement of the Scottish Languages Act 2025 on St Andrew’s Day, which formally recognises Gaelic and Scots as official languages of Scotland; notes that the Act introduces new measures to strengthen language education, expand qualifications available in Gaelic, and s

Treatment of the Darlington nurses

That this House notes with deep concern the reported treatment of the Darlington nurses, who raised safeguarding and dignity concerns about being required to share female changing facilities with a biologically male colleague and were allegedly dismissed, sidelined, and later referred to regulators